2nd Nov, 2021 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)

 
Lot 5
 

5

[M] WILLIAM STEPHEN TOMKIN, BRITISH (1861-1940) A hay barge approaching the Thames Estuary

WILLIAM STEPHEN TOMKIN (BRITISH, 1861-1940)

A hay barge approaching the Thames Estuary

Watercolour

Signed and dated ‘W.S. Tomkin 1910’ (lower right); together with W.M. Birchall, watercolour of London barges signed and inscribed The Fishers/ W.M.Birchall (lower left), 5 x 7in. (12.5 x 17.5cm.); and a small watercolour of a steam merchantman by Richmond Markes, initialled 'R.M.' (lower left), 5 x 6¾in. (12.5 x 17cm.)

(3)

Sold for £124
Estimated at £150 - £250

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report

Fine overall condition

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WILLIAM STEPHEN TOMKIN (BRITISH, 1861-1940)

A hay barge approaching the Thames Estuary

Watercolour

Signed and dated ‘W.S. Tomkin 1910’ (lower right); together with W.M. Birchall, watercolour of London barges signed and inscribed The Fishers/ W.M.Birchall (lower left), 5 x 7in. (12.5 x 17.5cm.); and a small watercolour of a steam merchantman by Richmond Markes, initialled 'R.M.' (lower left), 5 x 6¾in. (12.5 x 17cm.)

(3)

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021

Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392 

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